plate no. 4576

Lunch in the port

Mary Fedden, 1964

oilNaïve Art (Primitivism)still lifestill lifeflowersfruittablecityscapewindow

some experience helpful

Recreating this painting will help students develop skills in layering colors and creating texture with visible brushstrokes. It also encourages simplification of complex shapes and exploring a limited color palette.

technical profile

palette complexity

brushwork visibility

value contrast

compositional simplicity

study guide

est. 8 hrs

approach — 8 steps

step 01
Sketch the basic shapes and composition lightly on the canvas.
step 02
Block in the background with broad strokes of orange and white, creating a sense of light and atmosphere.
step 03
Establish the main shapes of the flowers and fruit with simplified forms and bold colors.
step 04
Add details to the flowers and fruit, using a variety of brushstrokes to create texture and depth.
step 05
Define the table and surrounding objects, paying attention to their relationship to the flowers and fruit.
step 06
Add highlights and shadows to create form and dimension.
step 07
Refine the details and adjust the colors as needed.
step 08
Add the artist's signature.

color palette

primary · orange · white · brown · black

secondary · pink · red · yellow · green

Mix oranges by combining red and yellow with white for lighter tones. Achieve browns by mixing complementary colors like orange and blue. Use white to create tints and soften colors.

techniques

·dry brush texture
·layering
·scumbling
·simplified shapes
·limited palette

common pitfalls

→Overworking the details
→Getting bogged down in realism
→Not simplifying shapes enough
→Using too many colors

materials

surface · stretched canvas

required

·Stretched canvas 12x16
·Acrylic or oil paints (orange, white, brown, black, pink, red, yellow)
·Round brushes (various sizes)
·Flat brushes (various sizes)
·Palette
·Palette knife
·Odorless mineral spirits or water (depending on paint type)
·Linseed oil or acrylic medium

optional

·easel
·painting medium
·varnish

Use a medium-grain canvas for better texture. Acrylics are more beginner-friendly due to their fast drying time. Oil paints offer richer colors and blending capabilities.

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